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First about the show...
Dana Carvey. He was outstanding!! He did a wide range from a little impromptu work to start, some regular routines including Presidents, and of course just a small taste of Church Lady. We laughed the entire time. The hour he was on stage flew by.
The opening act was also very good. Sorry, I forgot her name. She started a little slow, almost like she was trying too hard. But once she got rolling, she was outstanding.
The show started almost 40 minutes late. Considering there was a 9:30 (?) show, makes me wonder if we got shorted time? Which makes the uncomfortable nature of the tables/chairs ever worse -- See Below...
Now, about the place....
We arrived 45 minutes early, which was 15 minutes sooner than we were supposed to be there. Arrived at 6:15 for a 7:00 show. On walking into the place, it was very clear that this place was going to be packed.
Once again, like other comedy places, they have you packed in one on top of the other. Lines of tables and chairs that make it impossible to be comfortable. Your forced to turn your head left or right to look at the stage. It is not possible to sit square to the stage. And forget about getting out to go to the bathroom if you are stuck in the middle. Sometimes, I really wonder if the managers of these places ever actually sit in some of these chairs for a whole show? Something tells me if it was them that had to sit in a less than comfortable chair, packed right next to another person, not being able to sit squarely to the stage and having to turn your head left/right for 2 1/2 hours, if they would like it? We pay pretty good money to come watch a 2 hour show. I don't think a little comfort is unreasonable to ask!!
Service....
Almost gave 2 Stars because of that. But I hate downgrading due to service because it may just be the that wait staff person. Drinks were very slow to come out. We ordered appetizers which were were pretty sure she forgot because everyone else around us got their food, including several that arrived after we had ordered. I guess a glass of water is a costly thing as it comes in small plastic cups. Now I know they want you to drink alcohol because that is how they make money, but is a large glass of water along with the three beers I had out of line. BTW... If you drink beer, it only comes in bottle or can. Even though the place is connected with a bar that advertises 65 (?) different beers on tap. Hmmm.??
Oh, did I mention that our waitress dropped the marinara sauce for the Calamari? Didn't spill on us, but hit guy sitting next to us. She was shocked when he wanted a towel to clean his pants. Don't think they discounted any of his drinks though. Could it be that they packed too many people in the place for even the wait staff to move?
And of course, the checks start coming out right as Dana Carvey is working toward his big finish. Talk about distracting when all these wait staff people are scrambling along the very tight tables to hand out checks.
Also, the gratuity is already added to the check. 15%... Make sure you check that. Personally, I usually always tip 20%. But when they add it automatically?? 15% is what you get.. Remember, tipping is not required, it is a reward for quality of service. When it becomes mandatory, well, just think of it as another tax on your final bill.
For two of us, two beers, two mixed drinks and a small order of Spinach Artichoke Dip = $59.00. That is on top of the ticket price.
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I have been to many Comedy Clubs. Although I will admit that I have only recently been to this one and the one in Tempe. Before, that it was years ago - a time when only drinks were served, dinner/food was not an option, and you got to sit in a more comfortable chair around a cocktail table. But it looks like the new theme is pretty clear. Charge good money for a ticket, pack us in like cattle, require us to purchase at least two drinks (or in the case of the Tempe location two items) at a questionably over priced amount and have us sit uncomfortable for two hours.
Will I go back, YES. Because I like the stand up comedy. Nothing offers better laughter and entertainment in my opinion. But the attraction has to be a big name to make it worth it. And if I go, trust me, I will only buy the minimum. There are too many good restaurants around this area to waste money on their overpriced food and drinks!!
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